The Arizona Diamondbacks will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an MLB regular-season game. Arizona has a record of 55-51 and holds the second spot in the NL West division. Pittsburgh is close behind with a 54-52 record, sitting third in the NL Central division. The game will take place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, an outdoor venue.
Both teams have had similar performances recently. Arizona is on a two-game losing streak, while Pittsburgh won their last game. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with scattered clouds. The game is set for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:40 PM, and will be broadcast on SN LA.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a strong win against the Athletics on July 22nd with a 15-5 score. However, they faced losses in their last two games against the Nationals.
Hitting has been a strong point for the Diamondbacks. They rank 11th in batting average and 6th in doubles this season. Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno are key players in the lineup, with Marte leading in home runs and Moreno posting a high batting average.
The Diamondbacks’ pitching shows room for improvement. Their team ERA ranks 19th, and they have given up 129 home runs, placing them in the middle of the league. Merrill Kelly is expected to start the next game with an 8-8 record and a 5.12 ERA for the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates recently faced the Chicago Cubs at home. In their most recent game on July 26, they won 8-7. The Pirates hit three home runs, with Ryan O’Hearn, Esmerlyn Valdez, and Shawn Ross each contributing one.
The Pirates’ lineup has shown consistency, with several players delivering strong performances. Nick Gonzales stands out with a .313 batting average. Jake Mangum also contributes with an average of .303, providing stability at the top of the lineup.
Pitching is another focus for the Pirates. Mitch Keller is set to start against the Diamondbacks. He has a season record of 6-7 with a 4.90 ERA, aiming to improve these numbers in his upcoming appearance.
Betting Prediction
The Pirates have a strong batting lineup, ranked first in batting average and third in both on-base and slugging percentages. They have hit 135 home runs, placing them seventh in that category. This suggests they can score runs efficiently against the Diamondbacks’ pitching.
On the pitching side, the Pirates’ team ERA is 4.32, which ranks 21st. However, their batting average against is .240, ranking 11th, indicating they limit hits. They also rank third in strikeouts, which can help them control the game.
The Diamondbacks have a team ERA of 4.29, ranked 19th, and allow a batting average of .253, ranked 18th. Their pitching staff has given up 129 home runs, ranking 15th. These stats suggest the Pirates’ hitters could have success against them.’
- Pick: Pirates -122
